{Holiday} Hard Core Crop - 1 challenge DONE!!!

Did you know

that the 2nd

Hard  CORE Crop

is in full swing???

So many wonderful challenges and

tons of inspiration to get

you in the mood to

craft for the Holidays!!!

I started playing along today.

My first task was to dig out

all of my core'dinations

products to use in the fun challenges.

They are spread out all over

the craft room and the colors, textures,

and glittery goodness was just begging for me

to play!

I started on a fun

gift bag for my little man to give

to his Kindergarten teacher.  

He just adores her and I love doing

a little extra for the 

ones who help us mold

our little ones' minds

while they are away from home.

Thank You Mrs. Campbell!

The challenge is to create a 

Gift Bag and  Matching Tag

and is being hosted

by the wonderful 

DT Member,  Jennifer Edwardson

I decided to use a fun Backpack Gift Bag cut

from the Sesame Street Seasons Cartridge.

I cut it at fit to page and it cut at 11.5" .

For the backpack, I used

core'dinations - Produce Greens

 I grabbed my Sizzix Big Shot, my embossing folders,

and my Sizzix Dies I recently purchased.

 First, I used Ornament #2 and cut several layers

to give it some dimension.

I used core'dinations Black Cat card stock and

core couture glitter card stock (Black , Red, and Light Green) for the ornaments.

I embossed the top layers of each ornament using Swirls, Argyle, & Snowflakes folders.

For the small piece just under each bow on the ornament, I placed it on a music note embossing folder  so that it would get a nice striped effect on each one.  I sanded the top layer of the 

 ornaments as well as the  backpack in random spots.

You can see that I used the swirls folder again on the

flap of the backpack, and used the argyle pattern on the shoulder straps.

The tag was created by using another Sizzix Die cut (Tag w/Present)

and adding a matching ornament over the present.

The argyle ribbon is from my stash.  I used it to tie a small piece

at the end of the tag, as well as pleating it along

the front upper edge of the back pack.

The small bow (to the left) was created using my 

3 Girl JAM Bow Maker.

I am eager to begin working on more

projects to play along 

with the {Holiday} Hard Core Crop

and would be delighted to 

see you join along too!!!

Lots of amazing Prizes are up for Grabs 

at each challenge!!!

Remember to 

Keep Crafting, 

Because 

♫ CRAFTING ♫ 

♫ ROCKS ♫ 

\m/-_-\m/ 

:O) 

Jessica

FBD - Oldies But Goodies Blog Hop

Welcome to 
September's Fresh Brewed Designs 
Blog Hop!

This is our Biggest Blog Hop of the year!

We have invited several guests to join in on the fun.

If you are just arriving here, then you need to start at the beginning

at Freshly Brewed Challenges. 

If you are getting here from Sheryl's blog then

you are right on track!

Our Hop this month includes 
ANY AND ALL 
previously released FBD rubber stamps!
 
You will see a variety of stamps from 2010 - 2012 from many talented crafters.

The project I created for you,
features the FBD Rubber Stamp 
Cutie Pie Mermaid. 

Cutie Pie is the Perfect Name,
don't you think?

When I think of Mermaids, I think of Magic.
When I think of Magic, I think of sparkles.
So with that thought,
I stamped her onto Watercolor Paper, grabbed Whisper Strokes Watercolor Markers

and coordinating colors of Stickles.

After I colored Cutie Pie, I painted a light
layer of many colors of Stickles 
(Lavender, Glam pink, and Waterfall).
I also used Studio G Glitter Glue
(Light Green and Clear)
onto the image with several
small paint brushes.

I originally was going to make
a card with a happy sentiment.
Then it occurred to me,
I have been wanting to make some tags.
Instantly, a light bulb appeared
above my head with a sentiment to use
so the tag could also be a fun bookmark.
"dive into a book"
I am fortunate that all of my kids,
who are old enough to read thus far, 
love books.  
And, after picking Gabriella up 
from school on Friday,
she pulled out her book and the bookmark
she has been using, well, let's just say,
had probably marked its last page...LOL.

So this will be a gift to her.

I let her dry for a little while before
fussy cutting around her sparkly little self.
Then I started on the tag.

I simply took my finger dauber, dabbed it in
some aqua Studio G ink,
then made light circular motions
all around the tag.
I painted small 
portions of the tag with
Waterfall Stickles and
hand drew some bubbles
using a white gel pen.

I poked about my alpha
sticker stash until
I found some
circle ones that
matched the color scheme
I had created.

I grabbed my Twinery Twine

and picked out
Charcoal, Buttercream, Blossom,
Orchid, and Caribbean.
I cut a 12" piece of each color and folded it in half.
My first attempt was to leave a loop
in the front and feed the ends through.

But after making the first knot,
I opted to go the opposite way,
so the knot would rest in the front.

She is so super
sparkly, that even after
snapping 50 pictures at different angles
and in different light,
I couldn't get the perfect pic.

But here is the finished 
tag bookmark.

Stop by the 
Fresh Brewed Designs Shop 
to check out the 
GREAT DEALS
being offered for this hop 
and be sure to comment on ALL of the

stops for your chance to win 
the blog hop prize package!

Thank you for stopping by!

Your NEXT stop is at Joanie's Blog.

here is the complete hop order in case you get lost:

Freshly Brewed Challenges: http://freshbreweddesigns.blogspot.com/

Linda:http://stamperstouch.blogspot.com/ 

Julie: http://julieprice3.wordpress.com/

Angela: http://angelascraftyspot.blogspot.com/

Sheryl: http://butterflykisscards.blogspot.com/

Jessica: http://jessicascraftshaque.blogspot.com/

Joanie: http://classycardcorner.blogspot.com/

Vanessa:  http://vanessaspapercreations.blogspot.com/

Patti: http://scrapclose2theheart.wordpress.com/

Chriss: http://chrissandlou.blogspot.com/

Celeste: http://www.touchedbyabutterfly.com/

An'Jenic: http://anjenicgibson.blogspot.com/

Yolanda: http://www.justyolie.com/

Marji: http://www.fstampaholic.blogspot.com/

Nancy: http://whatsonmykitchencounter.blogspot.com/

Esther:  http://forthejoyofcreating.blogspot.com/

Sarah: http://sarahvaitstamps.blogspot.com/

Elizabeth: http://elisabetpollock.blogspot.com

Heather: http://joemamainks.blogspot.com/

Keep Crafting

:O)

Jessica

Makin' It To The Mailbox Monday #15 (MITTMM)

Please be sure to scroll down for more posts that you may have missed!!!!

 Welcome to the 15th week of  

Makin' it to the Mailbox Mondays!

I started this installment series to showcase the generosity that floods our Crafty Blogging Community.  So many times we receive a very generous prize from a dear friend and this is where we can shout out "THANK YOU" to those who really deserved it.

You are the people behind the

Magic of Making My Day!!!

I want to take this opportunity to shout a huge

 

 to all of you who have shown me your kindness and  your generosity.

Every week (if time allows and if it applies), on Monday I will be posting a new installment of  
Makin' it to the Mailbox Mondays,
where I will give a proper shout out to the generosity I have experienced first hand each and every week!  I hope you will take the opportunity to visit all of the wonderful and talented bloggers that I mention each week, to see their beautiful creations.

Those of you who know me, know I wouldn't steer you in the wrong direction.

There is so much to see and all of these fine ARTISTS are just a click away!!!

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First up, I would like to offer a sincere THANK YOU to All of the great Chicks
at Chick Challenges
for the wonderful inspiration Day after Day!

I played along in the #18 Sketch by Kim challenge and was chosen as the random winner.
I was so happy to share my winnings with my BFF Teresa from skybluepinkcreations.
She and I have been friends for 30+ years and she just recently started her own
blog, after I enabled her a weeee bit....LOL!
When I told her to go shopping for her Kit of Choice, she was super excited and had a lot of trouble deciding!  We have all been there, right?  She ultimately chose to go with the kit you see shown below!

THANK YOU SO MUCH to all the Chicks who keep us inspired at the Challenges
and to Kim Bell, Ippity Chick, for her generous sponsored prize!!!

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You can order it HERE

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For the next shout out, I say THANK YOU to the lovely Kimberly at Kimberly's Paper Munch and Michelle at Scrappin' for Kenzie.   Michelle was hosting a fun Blog Hop to celebrate her blogaversary and Kimberly was one of the Hop Stops.
I was chosen as the random winner for Kim's giveaway and won this delightful pack of Bo Bunny papers and a set of adorable flowers!

 THANK YOU Kimberly!
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It is with great pleasure, that I get to shout THANK YOU to all the wonderful people at  Scor-Pal .  They were hosting a 2,500 FB fan giveaway on th  ScorPal FB Fan Page , and I was
amazed that I was chosen as the winner.  I have been dreaming of getting one of their cutting boards for a long time now.  I also won a self healing cutting mat...SCOR-E (pun intended)!

THANK YOU SO SO MUCH Scor Pal!!!

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Have you had the opportunity to view some of the fabulous images at Fresh Brewed Designs, yet?  If not, head there now and show Heather and the fabulous DT some love.

They had a Release Blog Hop March 17, 18, and 19th and added some really fun images to their already adorable collection.  There was a fun Trivia game along the way, and just for playing along, I won some cute digi images!!!


THANK YOU Fresh Brewed Designs ! ! ! !

Here are a few of the digi images I get to play with:
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Daisy's Cupcake ~ purchase HERE~

Grace Lollipop ~ purchase HERE~

Happy Easter Eggs ~ purchase HERE ~

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My last sincere THANK YOU  this week goes out to the wonderful group at Sweet Stamps Challenge Blog and Sweet Stamps Shop.    I love hopping over and peeking it at their wonderful talent and gorgeous inspiration.  Their stamps are TREMENDOUS and their Customer Service is TOP-NOTCH!

I was happy to play along in the #56 Monochromatic Challenge and even happier when I found out I was chosen as the winner of the $20 Gift Certificate to their store.  WOO HOO!
I shopped around and just knew that I would have to get one of the Medallion stamps I had been eyeballing and had on my wish list.  I also had an Irish sentiment in mind seeing as I didn't have many to play with around St. Patrick's Day!

THANK YOU SO MUCH Sweet Stamps!
Here are the stamps I chose:

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 You can order Tropical Fish Silhouette HERE

You can order Irish Flourish DUO HERE

You can order Six Sided Medallion #1 HERE

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I hope that if I have inadvertently left anyone out of this gracious THANK YOU, that you all know you are all included in my thoughts, past and present.  Please, if you wish for me to do a shout out to you in a future Makin' it to the Mailbox Monday, don't hesitate to remind me of a prize you sent my way, and I will do my best to give you the credit you so rightfully deserve!!!

Also, if you would like to show off your own winnings, just title your post Makin' it to the Mailbox Monday and if I am your follower, I will gladly stop by to read it once I see it at my dashboard.  Or, if you'd like, you can leave a link with your comment below.  I would love to see the happiness that greets others in their Monday Mailboxes :O)

DON'T FORGET TO:

Happy Crafting and Until Next Time

:O)

Jessica

Coloring Book Mini Album for the Birthday Girl

Today at the Creative Scrapbooking Divas Mansion, I am sharing a birthday gift I made for sweet Ariana who will be turning 4 on April 3rd.  She is always peeking around the corner when I am browsing through all of my digi images.  Her soft, sweet, little voice always asks "can you make me a picture to color mommy?"

This gave me an idea . . . why not make her very own coloring book with some of the

girly images she loves so much.

I am happy to link up to the following challenges with this gift:

Queen of my Craftroom: Mini Album
The Outlawz - PAM032412 - Add a Bow (the bigger the better)

Simon Says - BINGO (flowers. lace, ribbon/twine)

I started with Medium Chipboard and printed out 8 images

from various artists:

Meljen Designs

Whoopsi Daisy

The Paper Shelter

Crafty Sentiments

and

Beary Dust Stamps

I printed 4 images to one page, leaving the images to measure 4 1/4 by 5 1/2 after being cut.  This gave me the opportunity to cut my chipboard a bit larger so that the coloring pages fit inside comfortably.  I adhered the tops of the images together using Tacky Glue.

I used a hole punch to cut 5 holes across the top of the front and back covers to be able to feed ribbon through later.   I also made a tent to house the stack of images.  I adhered this using wood glue.  The clothespins are always handy when gluing something together.  They keep it taunt and you can set it up off of the surface you are working on so that it can dry. 

I then covered the  chipboard with some dp I received from my Blend 

Cindy at cre8ivecindy.  I really liked the cream color for the front and the flower print for the back. 

After picking out some coordinating embellishments and a fun stamp by Unity Stamp Co., it was all coming together beautifully.

The pink sticker has a cute little sentiment that I felt was fitting for my sweetheart daughter.  

It says, "i just love you plain and simple".  This left room for me to add

some alphas to place her name in the center.

This tag and the red flower next to it are from a set called

Lickety Splits by Imaginisce.  I stacked a few old buttons in the center of the flower.

Then I added a punched butterfly given to me by my BFF, Teresa. 

By the way, Teresa is the New Blog on the Block 

and can be found at skybluepink creations.  Pop over and say hello.  

I tied some other ribbons from my stash to the top for added flair, and put the coloring pages inside.

I got the pink lace out of my stash and pleated it along the bottom and then added a satin olive green bow to offset all the pastel colors.  

It is all complete.

I am super excited to give this to her on her birthday!

Thanks for stopping by the Craft Shaque and for visiting the Mansion!

Keep Crafting

:O)
Jessica

CSDivas' "Spring Fling" Blog Hop 2012 {Day 3}

Spring Fling Blog Hop!!  March 12th to 14th


Welcome to Day 3 of the Hop

Be sure to go HERE if you missed Day 1or Day 2
 to start from the CSDivas Blog

It’s time to celebrate SPRING!!  So come hop along with us
For 3 days as we share our Spring projects.  The Divas have prepared
a wide range of projects that encompass all things SPRING!

There will be one prize offered to one random person.  To be eligible
you MUST leave a comment on each and every Diva’s blog on all three days,
and on each daily post here at CSD, letting us know that you have commented
on each of the blogs.
 GRAND PRIZE

While you are hopping along, you may find that a Diva may be offering
a prize on their own personal blog as well.  So you definitely won’t want to
skip over anyone.
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Did you get a chance to see all the lovely projects the Divas DT created Monday and Tuesday?
Great inspiration from them all!
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To  continue with my flower theme, I chose to make a wreath for the final day of the Hop!

This wreath doesn't have any Cricut Cuts but I did make the rosettes from
some wired ribbon, paper flowers, and glittery paper.  I added the Mardi Gras beads and a few other Easter/Spring embellishments (jellishments are by doodlebug design inc.) which I had in my stash since last Easter.  The wreath is a 12" grapevine  round wreath.  I started by wrapping my set of lights first, then adding some pink ribbon, and finishing the outside with a fabulous yellow ribbon full of fun and colorful Easter eggs.  I almost forgot I had it, until I found it at the bottom of a ribbon box yesterday!  SCORE!!!.   I wrapped the beads around next, leaving ample space in between each wrap.  Next came the rosettes.  These were made with the same technique you use to make paper rosettes, then finished off with some paper flowers and false stamens in the centers. I chose to use several of the other embellishments to accent the color scheme of the ribbons and flowers.

close up of the adorable little bunny!

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I owe my inspiration to a few challenges that helped inspire me (since I really haven't had much of my own crafty mojo to run on lately) to create this Home Decor.

Allsorts #145 Say it With Flowers
Queen of My Craftroom - Spring Altered Project 
Krafty Girls - #3 Get Growing (handmade flower)

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For my blog candy, I will offer up some 'random' Unity Stamps to one lucky follower and commenter.  Unfortunately, due to personal finances right now and the high prices of international shipping, I will only be able to mail the candy to a winner in the US or Canada.  I really hate to do this, because I have a lot of lucky Blends that live over seas.  I have never not included them, and have been able to ship to as far as India in the past.   But, the time will come when I am offering candy again (some time in the future) where you will ALL be included, once again.  I hope you can understand.

To win, be sure to follow my blog and stop back all three days for the hop and leave a comment on each day's post.


Your Spring Fling Blog Hop Divas are:

Luisa  http://www.creativedesignsbyluisa.com/

Jessica ~  http://jessicascraftshaque.blogspot.com
^^^^YOU ARE HERE^^^^

Liz ~ http://kreateabilities.blogspot.com/

Michelle ~ http://michelleshappyscrappyplace.blogspot.com/

If at any time you get lost, just go back to the Mansion
at
 http://creativescrapbookingdivas.blogspot.com/

Now…….start Hoppin’!!

Keep Crafting 

:O) 

Jessica

Dream to create the future....altered notebook

What a week so far....

it seems that every time I get the crafty bug under my feet

it gets squashed by 

the housework bug, 

the extra mommy and kids' time bug 

and

the mommy needs a nap bug 

. . . LOL!

Nonetheless, I am thankful

that I did get a little crafty time in 

over the last 4 days.

I was hoping to finish

this altered composition book

for my Monday DT Post at the Creative Scrapbooking Divas,

but as you read, those silly bugs kept getting in the way...LOL 

and I didn't meet my deadline.

I am happy to be sharing it today.  

The long awaited time to finish it was all worthwhile in the end. 

I am really happy with how pretty it turned out.  

Not to toot my own horn or anything, but you

have those kinds of moments, right?

The papers are from a 2007 MME Mademoiselle/Tres' Jolie Collection named "Darling"

along with some Recollections card stock.  The Cappuccino and Buttercream twine used is from The Twinery.  The pink twine use is from Doodlebug Designs.  The lace trim at the top is from 2011MME ~ Stella and Rose collection named "Little Lady" Trims.

The pink trim with beads was a crafty steal I picked up at my LSS....yay!!!!

All ink is TH Vintage Photo, TH Antique Linen and edge ink is from Studio G Brown.  I heat embossed the majority of the images using matching TH Distress Embossing Powders.

The pink Twine along the bind was threaded through eyelets by Making Memories I added to the outer covers before adhering them to the book.  I hand crafted the beaded charm at the top using several of my glass beads from my collection and some brown embroidery thread.  The heart button and hounds-tooth chipboard embellishment are from my stash.  A little added pink Studio G glitter glue, and the masterpiece (LOL) was finished.

All stamps used are by Unity. . .

Clock and A Always and Forever sentiment - from Unity Feb KOM {lucky to have you}

Tag Sentiment, Bird, and Birdcage- random stamps from a Grab Bag purchase

Small butterflies - Dutch Mustard Soup by Jillibean

Large Butterfly - from Unity Jan KOM {HEART and SOUL}

I made this with some inspiration and help from some crafty challenge blogs....

thank GOD for these blogs.  They truly do inspire

me when I am at a roadblock with crafty ideas.

 Unity Opportunity Ippity Challenge - Winged Things

 Craft Your Passion - 100th Challenge Celebration AG

Love to Create - #5 Monochromatic

Crafts and Me - #73 Pretty in Lace

Dutch Dare - #154 Tic-Tac-Toe ( I used Ribbon, Distressing, and Button)

Allsorts - #144 Spread Your Wings

Sentimental Sundays - #92 Words of Encouragement

Sweet Stamps - #56 Monochromatic

Thank You So Much for all of the love you show me....It is all truly magnificent and 

a great way to keep me going!!!

Keep Crafting 

:O) 

Jessica

OSAAT #100 Anything Goes

Hello to all of my crafty bloggy Blends!  

It is with great pleasure and honor that I get to announce the new challenge
over at One Stitch At A Time. 

This is my first time creating as a DT member with OSAAT and I am super excited to join the team.  

This week's challenge is ANYTHING GOES.    OSAAT has some wonderful prize sponsors and extraordinary DT inspiration (if I must say so myself).  

Head on over to the OSAAT Challenge blog and get in on the fun.

But before you go...peek at this.

For this challenge, I was offered the opportunity to play 

with the Scent of a Woman image by Stitchy herself.

You can find all of the images you see on the DT cards at Stitchy Bear Stamps.

The base card stock (orange) is by Recollections.  The DPs are from a K&Company boxed stack I purchased a long time ago.  The lace ribbon was a wonderful thrifty find at my local Goodwill.  Thanks go out to Nataliya at Love Crafts Forever, my sister DT at OSAAT and a dear sweet Blend.  The butterflies and swirl were a gift from her!  The flowers were created using my Flower Shop cartridge and the swirl began as plain white.  I inked it up with an orange Studio G ink pad then sprayed it with Liquid Pearls.  I colored the image using the 3 wonderful Copics I received from another dear sweet Blend, Ellen at CardMonkey.  Thanks Ellen.  The sentiment is by Stephanie at Whimsical Designs and I must shout Thank You to her as well.  I won all 4 sets of her fabulous stamps and have been using them on all sorts of projects.  Please feel free to head over to visit these fine young ladies to see why they are such dear sweet Blends (Bloggers+Friends).  You may make a friendly connection along the way.

Thanks for stopping by!!!!

Keep Crafting

:O)
Jessica

{CSDivas DT Friday} Teacher Gift: Altered Tin Can

My step daughter arrived home from school and had a note from her teacher.  The teacher was announcing the upcoming Valentine's Day Party next week.  I thought this would be a perfect time for Gabriella to present a gift to her teacher.  I have been hanging onto this wonderful Pirouette Tin Can for a while just waiting for an opportunity to transform it.  

I got out my papers and tools and started crafting.  I am sharing this project over at Creative Scrapbooking Divas for my DT Friday Post.  Please hop over to The Mansion to read up on all of the details there!!!

 I am entering this project into the following challenges:

All sorts - #139 One or More Hearts

Little Scrap Pieces - Use Red

Come and Get It - Anything but a Card

Creative Craft Challenge - BINGO (Top Row Horizontal: Ribbons, Brown, Flowers)

Unity FB challenge - Valentine's Day

Whimsical Wednesdays - #40 Love Is In The Air

Unity Stamp Co. - FWF (Friends With Flair Fridays)

DL Art Thankful Thursday - 2/02 Link Up Challenge
Decorate to Celebrate - Valentine's Day Party decor

Keep Crafting

:O)

Jessica

DT Friday at CSDivas: Altered Taco Box

It's Friday and that means I am creating and posting for 

my DT Friday at Creative Scrapbooking Divas.

I am highlighting an altered item I finished to give to my daughter Ariana.  

A while back, you may recall, I had made a few "special boxes" for my kiddos.  If you would like to peek at those, click HERE to see Lance Jr.'s and HERE to see Gabriella's.  My intentions were to make one for each of the three smaller kids.  Well, as my mind wandered down new paths, and I got caught up in other crafts probably, I neglected to finish a box for sweet little Ariana. 
Mommy is so sorry honey!  I Love You!  

All of details are at Creative Scrapbooking Divas for my DT Friday post . . . 

I would love it you would stop over, browse around

The Mansion (our blog) and become a follower if you like what you see.   

I am entering my project into the following challenges:

Unity Opportunity - Ippity challenge: Something Old, New, Borrowed, Blue
 Old:  Box      New: Papers and embellishments      Borrowed:  Vintage Button        Blue:  Flowers
Creations by Gill M - #1 3D Decoupage Creation
 Lots of Mod Podge (hope that counts)

The Kraft Journal - #55 Tie It Up
Bakers Twine

Crafts and Me - #68 Pink and Sparkly
 Lots of bling, sparkly butterflies, and glittery chipboard alphas

{Cupcake Inspirations}- #144
LOVE these colors and found the perfect papers to use!

I will also be linking this project up to the FWF at Unity today.


Remember, all of the details of this project came to be can be found HERE.

Here is the finished "Special Box"

All stamps used are from the Unity January KOM - {HEART and SOUL}

 and
Here is Ariana with a big smile....Project Success!!!!

Keep Crafting
:O)
Jessica

Makin' It To The Mailbox Mondays (MITTMM) #11

For the mini trivia giveaway winner announcement - click HERE
For the Blends Join Hands Blog Hop - click HERE 
For the first post from earlier today, showcasing Teresa's card - click HERE 
 
 Welcome to the 11th week of  

Makin' it to the Mailbox Mondays!

I started this installment series to showcase the generosity that floods our Crafty Blogging Community.  So many times we receive a very generous prize from a dear friend and this is where we can shout out "THANK YOU" to those who really deserved it.

You are the people behind the

Magic of Making My Day!!!

I want to take this opportunity to shout a huge

 

 to all of you who have shown me your kindness and  your generosity.

Every week (if time allows and if it applies), on Monday I will be posting a new installment of Makin' it to the Mailbox Mondays, where I will give a proper shout out to the generosity I have experienced first hand each and every week!  I hope you will take the opportunity to visit all of the wonderful and talented bloggers that I mention each week, to see their beautiful creations.  Those of you who know me, know I wouldn't steer you in the wrong direction.  There is so much to see and all of these fine ARTISTS are just a click away!!!

First up, I would like to offer a sincere THANK YOU to my dear sweet Blend, Nataliya of Love Crafts Forever.  She was hosting a Blog Giveaway just before the New Year and I was 1/2 of the winners.  Nataliya's creations are amazing and I have learned a great deal from her.  She is a super sweet Blend and I can always count on reading lovely, uplifting comments from her on a regular basis. 


THANK YOU SO MUCH  Nataliya!!!

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I had to show a great picture of the wonderful card that accompanied my package.  The goodies were fabulous, but this card brought a tear to my eye.  Thank You so much Nataliya!  I know this card meant a lot to you and I will treasure it always.  I am going to find a shadow box to fit it in and keep well!  Your fairy will be in safe hands!

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My last sincere THANK YOU  this week goes out to the wonderful people at Ribbon Carousel Challenge Blog and Unity Stamp Co.  I was ecstatic to find out I was a random chosen winner for the RCC34 Challenge.  I just received my Itty Bitty's in the mail today.  There was a fun little extra inside, too.  I had won 2 Itty Bitty's in the challenge, but was surprised when I opened the package and had received 3 ---BONUS! 
The 3rd was a duplicate itty bitty that I already own, so since I had planned on giving away some Unity Stamps for the trivia giveaway from last week, and because I just announced the winner today, that winner will be receiving the BONUS stamp. 
I don't want to share a picture here as I want this to remain a surprise.


THANK YOU SO MUCH Ribbon Carousel and Unity Stamps!!!

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I hope that if I have inadvertently left anyone out of this gracious THANK YOU, that you all know you are all included in my thoughts, past and present.  Please, if you wish for me to do a shout out to you in a future Makin' it to the Mailbox Monday, don't hesitate to remind me of a prize you sent my way, and I will do my best to give you the credit you so rightfully deserve!!!

Also, if you would like to show off your own winnings, just title your post Makin' it to the Mailbox Monday and if I am your follower, I will gladly stop by to read it once I see it at my dashboard.  Or, if you'd like, you can leave a link with your comment below.  I would love to see the happiness that greets others in their Monday Mailboxes :O)

DON'T FORGET TO:

Happy Crafting and Until Next Time
:O)
Jessica